Keegan: 'I was wrong'

Kevin Keegan was reluctant to address the finer details of his "clear the air" meeting with Newcastle United's owner, Mike Ashley, in London on Friday. "A statement was put out about the meeting and I'm totally happy with it," Keegan said.

"I'm happy to talk about Everton but we've had enough about the meeting. You know it took place, you know it was very, very good because a statement came out. What's gone on this week is in the past. We've had a meeting, it's finished.

"Today was about Everton. They are an inspiration to everyone. They do not have a massive squad but they invested well last summer and they have taken fifth spot, which is a terrific situation to be in. They are where we want to be. It is impressive for anyone who finishes just outside the top four, who I thought were running away with it, but I'm now convinced by so many people who know the game that I was wrong."